Simulating a Quadcopter's Flight

This course is the second installment in the Engineering Design and Simulation Program, focusing on quadcopter airframe modeling and simulation. Building on the foundation of the program's first course, you'll learn to break down complex systems into manageable subsystems and specifically model the mechanical components of a quadcopter. Through step-by-step instruction, you'll transform free-body diagrams and mathematical equations into block diagrams using Simulink and Simscape, allowing for detailed flight dynamics analysis. The course provides hands-on experience with these industry-leading tools, requiring no prior modeling experience and providing a free license throughout the program duration. To enhance your learning, you'll also work on an additional project modeling a car's suspension system, analyzing how changing passenger loads affect ride quality under various road conditions. This practical application reinforces your modeling skills as you simulate real-world engineering scenarios. By the conclusion of this one-week course, you'll witness your quadcopter simulation achieving flight by balancing propeller thrust against gravity, gaining valuable skills applicable to numerous engineering design challenges.